Civil War Worksheets and Activities for Kids

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Frederick Douglass Life Timeline – This chart requires students to research Frederick Douglass on mrnussbaum.com before filing out a chart that describes the major milestones and accomplishments of his life

“Stonewall” – This handout discusses how Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson got his nickname and requires students to think of how characters in literature, sports, or in their own lives got their nicknames.

The Great Squander – This handout discusses the failure of Union General McClellan at Antietam and asks students to write about an experience in their lives in which they missed a golden opportunity.

The 82 year long Grudge – This writing prompt describes the “grudge” the citizens of Vicksburg, Mississippi held against the United States Government after the fall of their city in July of 1863. Independence Day was not celebrated in the Mississippi River town until after World War II. This writing prompt requires students to describe a grudge they have had, or, to describe one in literature, or sports, or if someone has had a grudge against them.

Civil War Nicknames – This handout requires users to think about various nicknames attributed to Civil War figures and to draw literal translation (e.g. Jeb Stuart, the Eyes of the Confederacy)

Tough Decisions – This handout requires users to think about the difficult decision that faced Robert E. Lee at the onset of the Civil War – take the command of the Union Army, or, fight for the Confederacy? Students then must relate a similar experience where he or she had to choose one side or the other and the associated opportunity cost.